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A fleet of innovative water taxis powered by Rolls-Royce waterjets is being introduced in Dubai by the Road Transport Authority (RTA) to help improve transport infrastructure in the fast-growing United Arab Emirates state.
Rolls-Royce, a world leader in marine solutions, has won a £96 million contract to provide power and propulsion equipment, including four gas turbines, for two of the world's largest warships - the UK’s new 65,000 tonne aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
Rolls-Royce, has strengthened its relationship with leading Middle East shipbuilder Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) though a new agreement.
Rolls-Royce has won a £17 million follow-up order to design and equip a specialist well intervention vessel.
Rolls-Royce has won £84 million of contracts to supply propulsion equipment for offshore vessels being built in China and Korea.
Rolls-Royce has announced its intention to acquire Scandinavian Electric Holding.
Rolls-Royce has opened a new office in St. Petersburg to further support activity within the growing Russian marine market.
Rolls-Royce is to design and equip one of the world's most advanced seismic research vessels for China.
Rolls-Royce waterjets have been selected for six new fast patrol craft that will help the coastguard protect the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.
Rolls-Royce today celebrated a milestone as its new gas turbine went into operation on a U.S. Navy warship for the first time.
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